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AK55 ACX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

207,634 mi
Last recorded207,634 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ACX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 207,634 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four brake backplates rusted

Fail 18 Oct 2021 207,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four brake backplates rusted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 192,816 miles

All disc brake dust shields in poor condition

Dashboard warning illuminated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose not fully secured

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 8 Oct 2020 192,814 miles

Emissions not tested Cam belt due (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All disc brake dust shields in poor condition

Dashboard warning illuminated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose not fully secured

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2019 179,083 miles

All 4 disc brake dust shields corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Improvised repair to brake hose support bracket

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield not fully secure

Smoke emissions close to limit(limit= 0.8)

Fail 30 Sep 2019 179,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 disc brake dust shields corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Improvised repair to brake hose support bracket

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield not fully secure

Smoke emissions close to limit(limit= 0.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2018 162,952 miles

All brake disc dust shields badly corroded

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2018 162,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

All brake disc dust shields badly corroded

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2017 150,144 miles

All brake disc shields corroded

Dashboard warning illuminated

Nearside Front Improvised repair to brake hose bracket

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 138,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2015 126,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 116,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2013 106,480 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,613 miles

air bag lamp on

n/s/f o/s/f brake dust covers corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 92,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag lamp on

n/s/f o/s/f brake dust covers corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,257 miles

front and rear brake disc dust covers corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,172 miles

fuel hose chaffing on engine cover,worn thin but not leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,104 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,068 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AK55 ACX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 ACX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK55 ACX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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